Book 11, Question 137
Why Do Wildlife Corridors Matter?
Wildlife corridors matter because roads split habitats into pieces! Animals that try to cross busy roads are in danger. Corridors give them safe paths to cross.
More fun facts
- Habitat corridors let animals migrate, find mates and reach food and water without dangerous run ins with people.
- Some wildlife corridors help animals safely cross cities.
- Patches of habitat can be linked by narrow strips called wildlife corridors.
- Many animal migrations follow ancient routes that are unique to each species.
- Some retirees are turning their farms into wildlife corridors.
Sources: Smithsonian, Smithsonian Magazine, NOAA Ocean Exploration, U.S. Geological Survey
Questions kids ask
Do corridors exist in the ocean too?
Yes. Narrow zones of habitat can connect ocean habitat patches as well.